The village of Cold Ashton lies on the very edge of the Cotswold escarpment overlooking the picturesque St.Catherines Valley. Through Cold Ashton also passes the Cotswold Way footpath which is enjoyed by hikers, ramblers and families alike. You would be forgiven for thinking that these two dozen or so houses are all the parish consists of, but in fact the hamlets of Pennsylvania, Hamswell, Nimlet and part of St. Catherines and Toghill Barn make up a population of about 250 parishioners, so we are somewhat spread out. The only public house lies on the A420, on a limb as it were, so most of the social activities revolve around the Church and the Parish Hall.

Apart from the usual church services (as advertised on the back cover) the church is available for concerts and recitals. The Amberley Chamber Choir is giving its annual concert of Advent and Christmas music on Saturday 11^th Dec at 7.30pm, with mulled wine and mince pies in the interval. This year on Sunday 19^th Dec at 6.30pm we shall also be having our Traditional Candlelit Carol Service of Nine lessons and Carols, do come and join us in the true spirit of Christmas.

The Parish Hall is also available for bookings, Telephone Kath on 891783,There is a regular Yoga class on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings, Telephone: 01225 315409 for more information. Every other Thursday night is Whist Club; they are always looking for more members to join them so ring John on 891323 to find out more. The Parish Hall Committee run various social activities throughout the year including BBQs and Quiz Nights these are usually well advertised and all are welcome to join us. The next social get together is the Village Christmas Meal. This event previously organised by the W.I. still continues. Once again all are welcome to join us in a Traditional Christmas Dinner followed by entertainment on Saturday 18^th Dec at 7.30pm, for further details see "From The Parishes on p3, but do hurry as tickets are limited.

I would also like to take this opportunity to say "welcome" to those people who have recently moved into the parish, don’t be afraid to come along and say hello, we shall be more than pleased to see you at any of our events.